Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Cardiologist in Cardiac Rhythm Management
YC72
Job overview
CONSULTANT WITH AN INTEREST IN COMPLEX DEVICE IMPLANTATION
THE JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MIDDLESBROUGH
South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Consultant cardiologist with an interest in complex device implantation to join our existing team of 19 consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to support the cardiac rhythm management and complex device implantation team in a tertiary cardiac centre serving Teesside, Durham and parts of Cumbria and North Yorkshire.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking cardiologist to join us and continue the development of the service. You will join a friendly, dedicated team to provide bradycardia, cardiac resynchronisation, defibrillator implantation and general cardiology care. The department has a national reputation for consistently providing high quality care, offering a comprehensive tertiary service. In addition to established pathways of care we have an extensive leadless device programme as well as sub cutaneous device implants. University Hospitals Tees is home to an active research team. The successful applicant will work closely with consultant cardiologists and consultant cardiothoracic surgeons on The James Cook University Hospital site and with consultant cardiologists from referring hospitals. There will also be increasing opportunities for cross site working with the development of the University Hospitals Tees group model.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the ‘about this job’ link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- On the GMC specialist register for Cardiovascular Medicine through CCT, CESR or European Community Rights. Applicants on an approved training program may apply if their expected CCT date is within 6 months of interview
Desirable criteria
- MD or PhD
- Training in appraisal techniques
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of advanced sub-specialty training in CRM
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Evidence of training and clinical experience in general cardiology
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Pamela Brown
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01642 850850
- Additional information
For an informal discussion or further information please contact:
Dr Pamela Brown, Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Director (ext 54623)
Dr Andrew Thornley, Consultant Cardiologist in CRM (ext 55893)
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